New millennium, same dream

Whether you used Martin Luther King Day to take a break or serve the
community, theres more left to do. Thats because the rest
of the month is filled with events honoring his legacy and examining what
his dream means today. A complete listing can be found on the Web at www.upenn.edu/aarc/Events2001.html.

Highlights include:

Thursday, Jan. 18

WORK
FOR CHANGE: African-American Resource Center Director Jeanne Arnold
talks about How Being a Social Change Agent Has Impacted My Career
Path in this months Penn Professional Staff Assembly brown-bag
lunch talk. Noon in the Golkin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

INTERFAITH
PROGRAM: The annual interfaith service includes a keynote address
by the Rev. Dr. Leah Gaskin Fitchue, executive vice president and academic
dean of Atlantas Interdenominational Theological Center; remarks
from President Judith Rodin; music by the Inspiration and the New Spirit
of Penn; and the presentation of the annual Community Involvement Awards.
6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall; reception
follows.

Friday, Jan. 19

JAZZ
FOR KING I: The Al Aguilera Latin Jazz Quartet performs along with
spoken-word performances by student artists. 6 to 8 p.m. at the ARCH,
3601 Locust Walk.

TOWN
MEETING: Student leaders, faculty, staff and members of the West Philadelphia
community reflect on excerpts from Kings speeches. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
in Pronto, Houston Hall; refreshments served.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

SCHOOL
FUTURES: Public Education in the New Millennium is the
topic of a panel discussion including Graduate School of Education Dean
Susan Fuhrman, Philadelphia School Board President Pedro Ramos (C87)
and John Skeif of the Harambee Institute. 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Golkin
Room, Houston Hall.

BASED
ON FAITH: Kings faith formed the foundation for his actions
as a civil rights leader. Tonight, Jewish, Muslim, Catholic and Protestant
representatives discuss the connection between faith and action for social
change. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

BIRTHDAY
BASH: The School of Nursing invites students from Gladwyne and Penrose
elementary schools and you to celebrate Kings birthday.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nursing Education Building auditorium, 420
Guardian Drive.

NET
CHANGE: What does universal access to technology have to do with Kings
ideals? University, community and tech-industry representatives ponder
this question and others. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Intercultural
Center, 3708 Chestnut St.

Thursday, Jan. 25

HOW
TO MAKE CHANGE: Palmer Foundation Director Walter Palmer leads a workshop
on the pragmatic principles involved in creating social change. Noon to
1:30 p.m. in the Greenfield Intercultural Center lounge; 6 to 8 p.m. at
DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut St.

Friday, Jan. 26

BLACK
INVENTORS: A traveling exhibit showcases notable inventions created
by African Americans. If youre looking for the real McCoy,
youll find it and a host of other things you may not have
known about here. Noon to 6 p.m. in the Hall of Flags, Houston
Hall. Exhibit continues Jan. 27.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

PASSION
FOR JUSTICE: This film chronicles the work of Japanese-American
activist Yuri Kochiyama, a follower of Malcolm X and fighter for numerous
social-justice causes. 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge, 2nd floor,
the ARCH.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

READINGS
OF CONSCIENCE: A participatory group reading celebrates the writings
of Martin Luther King and others who sought social justice. 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Kelly Writers House.

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